Lin Simpson

Senior Scientist

Lin Simpson has a broad background in research, development, and program management. This includes extensive experience in nanotechnology, materials science, physics, and surface science. At NREL, he was the director of the Department of Energy's Hydrogen Sorption Center of Excellence and performs associated advanced materials development and testing. Previously, Dr. Simpson was the Manager of Advanced Programs at ITN Energy Systems, Inc., where he planned, implemented, and managed R&D activities to produce the next generation of enabling technologies for a broad range of commercial applications in technology areas that included: nanotechnology, nanomaterials, thin-film photovoltaics, thin-film processing, fuel cells, solid-state batteries, electrochromics, and advanced sensors. Dr. Simpson was also a Research Scientist in the Chemical Technology Division at Argonne National Laboratory, where he evaluated the structural and chemical integrity of materials and performed mechanistic investigations using electrochemical and optical techniques.